Hello and welcome to The Foot Lab Glossop’s blog page. Our podiatry blogs will discuss and advise you on the proper care of your feet and ankles and other common conditions that you may be experiencing.
Our goal is to provide you with the best information on how to take care of your feet and make you feel comfortable to ask us any questions you may have regarding your overall foot health. If you have any questions regarding your foot health that aren't covered in this blog, feel free to contact us, and we'll be happy to help!
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More often than not, foot and back care during pregnancy is neglected. Proper care is usually only sought out towards the end of the term when the women can no longer reach their feet and their backs begin to seize. Luckily, there are many chiropractors out there who specialise in back and skeletal problems associated with pregnancy, including pre and post-partum.
Read MoreBuying children's shoes can be a daunting task for parents. There are so many things to worry about- will the shoes fit well and be comfortable? Will they last long? Will my child be able to walk in them? These are all valid concerns, but buying children's shoes can be a breeze with the right information
Read MoreThe colder months are coming, and it's important to take care of your feet. It's easy to forget that they need TLC all year round, especially in the winter.
Read MorePeople with diabetes are much more likely to suffer nerve damage, circulation problems, and infections, all directly affecting the feet. Diabetes can significantly reduce the blood supply to the feet, meaning a loss of feeling causing a condition known as peripheral neuropathy.
Read MoreTreating fungal nail infections, or onychomycosis doesn’t have to be a nightmare. Not only are there plenty of ways to prevent such conditions in the first place, but with professional assistance, fungal nail infections can be easily treated. Find out more in our latest post.
Read MoreWhen the corners of your nails grow into the skin next to the nail, it can be very painful; this is known as an ingrown toenail.
Read MoreSimply, poorly fitting shoes cause a large percentage of foot-related health problems, so it is imperative to wear correctly fitted shoes and have the size of your feet measured regularly.
Read MoreAchilles tendinopathy is a condition that causes a great deal of pain, swelling and stiffness of the Achilles tendon that joins your heel bone to your calf muscles. Unfortunately, symptoms surrounding this condition usually lasts several weeks and occur most often after exercise or first thing in the morning. Achilles tendinopathy can be diagnosed after a lengthy history of symptoms; ultrasound scans will assist in diagnosis.
Read MoreAlthough there are many benefits to wearing appropriate open-toed shoes under hot and humid conditions, you can’t help but wonder if those summer sandals are causing you such discomfort.
Read MoreBlisters, these horrible fluid-filled lumps, are formed via damaged skin. Within hours a small amount of friction rub from your shoes can cause a blister, but these simple prevention tricks can keep those pesky blisters from spoiling your adventures.
Read MoreVerrucas, also known as plantar warts, occur when the outer layer of skin becomes infected. Most commonly found on hands and feet. Currently, in the UK teenagers of both genders are routinely given the HPV vaccination, which helps prevent warts and verrucas in up to 90% of cases.
Read MoreIt is common knowledge that moisture-wicking socks keep moisture away from the feet, but not so known as to how. Find out how moisture-wicking socks achieve the impossible in this blog.
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